Question

Bruce saved $35.00 to buy a new video game . The game's original price was $42.00, but it was on sale for 30% off. The sales tax rate was 5%. Did Bruce have enough money to buy the game?

Answer 1

The answer to your question is Yes, he can buy it.

Explanation:

Data

Money saved = $35

Original Price = $42

Discount = 30%

Tax = 5 %

Process

1.- Calculate the price of the Video game with the discount

$42 --------------------- 100%

x --------------------- 30%

x = (30 x 42) / 100

x = $ 12.6

Price with discount = 42 - 12.6

= $ 29.4

2.- Calculate the price of the Video game plus taxes

$29.4 ------------------- 100%

x ------------------- 5%

x = (5 x 29.4) / 100

x = 147 / 100

x = 1.47

Price plus taxes = 29.4 + 1.47

= $ 30.87

3.- Conclusion

Bruce can buy the Video game because he saved $35 and the video game plus taxes cost $30.87.